BUFFALO, NY – Dennis C. Vacco, Mark C. Davis and Benjamin E. Wisniewski, attorneys at Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP will present “Article 10: A plan to bring large industrial renewable energy to your town, without your town’s approval” at the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York. The presentation, which provides attendees with information on what to expect when a wind or solar energy developer proposes a project and tips on how to successfully navigate through an Article 10 project, is scheduled for February 21 at 11 a.m. at the Times Square Marriott Marquis in New York City.

The Association of Towns was established to help towns obtain greater economy and efficiency. The Association serves town governments by providing training programs, research and information services, technical assistance, legal services, insurance programs and a variety of publications to member towns. It also represents town governments by providing advocacy in Albany, monitoring legislation and regulatory action, lobbying and presenting initiatives solely on behalf of towns.

A partner at Lippes Mathias, Mr. Vacco is a former New York State attorney general and focuses his practice on government investigations and compliance with the complex and ever-changing rules of the state and federal governments.

Mr. Davis, also a partner, focuses his practice on commercial litigation and represents businesses and municipalities on matters involving zoning or land use issues, Article 78 proceedings, claims of personal injuries, discrimination and civil rights violations.

Mr. Wisniewski works in the firm’s litigation practice group. He is currently focused on representing clients participating in the Article 10 Electric Generation facility siting process.